Attempt 29 June 2024 current affairs quiz, to stay up to date on the newest national and international current affairs, noteworthy developments, and critical events.
1. National Statistics Day is celebrated in India every year on _____.
A) June 1
B) June 30th
C) 29 June
D) June 2
Correct Answer: C
Every year on June 29, India celebrates National Statistics Day. The renowned statistician and economist Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis (“Father of Indian Statistics”) celebrates his birth anniversary on this day. For the 18th National Statistics Day in 2024, the theme is “Use of data for decision-making”.
Key Points:
The International Day of Parliamentarism is observed annually on June 30th , 2024 Theme :- “Parliamentary diplomacy: Building bridges for peace and understanding.
30th June:-International Asteroid Day 2024
June 2:-Telangana Formation Day
2. The Uttar Pradesh government has announced an plan to establish a bioplastic park in the Lakhimpur Kheri district. What is the area of the park?
A) 1,000 hectares
B) 100 hectares
C) 10,000 hectares
D) None
Correct Answer: A
Bioplastic Park
Location: Kumbhi village, Gola Gokarnnath tehsil, Lakhimpur Kheri district Area: 1,000 hectares Investment: Rs 2,000 crore Developer: Balrampur Sugar Mills Firm Model: Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
3.Who will Represent India at SCO Summit in Astana?
A) Atanu Chakraborty
B) Sashidhar Jagdishan
C) S Jaishankar
D) Sandeep Bakhshi
Correct Answer: C
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) annual summit in Astana will be attended by India’s Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar.
Key Points:
HDFC Bank:
Chairman: Atanu Chakraborty.
CEO: Sashidhar Jagdishan.
ICICI Bank :CEO: Sandeep Bakhshi
Kazakhstan Capital of Kazakhstan: Astana Kazakhstan Prime Minister: Oljas Bektenov, Kazakhstan President: Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Currency of Kazakhstan: Kazakhstani Tenge
4. Who is New Foreign Secretary of India?
A) Aksha Mohit Kamboj
B) Vikram Misri
C) Harivansh Narayan Singh
D) Girish Tanti
Correct Answer: B
Vikram Misri, the Deputy National Security Advisor, will take on the role of Foreign Secretary. The present Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra will be succeeded by Mr. Misri, a former Indian ambassador to China.
Harivansh Narayan Singh: Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Girish Tanti : Vice chairman GWEC Aksha Mohit Kamboj: Vice President of India Bullion Jewellers Association
5. The Central Railway has installed a floating solar plant of ______ MWp capacity in the Igatpuri lake located in the Western Ghats, a first-of-its-kind initiative by the Indian Railways.
A) 20MWp
B) 25MWp
C) 15MWp
D) 10MWp
Correct Answer: D
In a first-of-its-kind move by the Indian Railways, the Central Railway has constructed a floating solar plant with a 10 MWp capacity in the Igatpuri Lake in the Western Ghats.
6. Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed an agreement with Thales Group to manufacture 70mm rockets locally. where is the Headquarters of Thales Group?
A) La Défense B) Geneva C) Paris D) Brussels
Correct Answer: A
Adani Defence & Aerospace has partnered with Thales Group to produce 70mm rockets domestically. The “Make in India” campaign of the Indian government is in line with this tactical partnership.
Thales Group Headquarters: La Défense, France CEO: Patrice Caine
7. Who won the prestigious 12th Vishwa Hindi Samman?
A) Arundhati Roy
B) Dr. Usha Thakur
C) Subbiah Nallamuthu
D) Max Verstappen
Correct Answer: A
Arundhati Roy: pen Pinter prize 2024
Wildlife Filmmaker Subbiah Nallamuthu Won 18th V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award.
Max Verstappen: won the Spanish Grand Prix.
8. Global Chess League to Hold Second Edition in London, where did 1st Edition Held?
A) Switzerland
B) France
C)Dubai
D) None
Correct Answer: C
After a successful first season in Dubai, From October 3–12, 2024, London, England will host the much awaited second Tech Mahindra Global Chess League edition.
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